kirby wrote:BTW I am up for trying to get something going in the way of a get together out west. Maybe northern Nev! 0r northern Ca? Your area? Maybe should be sorta central to the western states. Lota beemers roamaing these parts for sure.Think about it.:-)

I'm in, and willing to help coordinate. Newfound free time flexibility has me eagerly anticipating the riding season.

How about we start a new Group Ride topic thread and get some interest and ideas generated?

I'll think on it. There are some very good spots in the west that would be central even to those in the western part of the central time zone. I like Death Valley area and the coastal areas north of SFO. Along the Colombia river and NW NEV.Maybe we can get some suggestions from members?

<edit> Coincidence: just received first email re: annual BMW Oregon "Chief Joseph" rally in John Day.

I haven't been to a MOA rally in years but UT is a great place for one. Maybe late spring or early summer something in NW NV. I went to the Big Bend TX last year with some Squadron (Navy) friends that ride and that was a hoot but a long way down there.When are you coming to BFL?

kirby wrote:I haven't been to a MOA rally in years but UT is a great place for one. Maybe late spring or early summer something in NW NV. I went to the Big Bend TX last year with some Squadron (Navy) friends that ride and that was a hoot but a long way down there.When are you coming to BFL?

That Utah event is a BMW MOA "Gathering". No idea what it entails, but it's an excuse/schedule/location for meeting.

I was thinking July or September for weeklong trip including Mohave/Bakersfield, but later is better to avoid the "Bake" part. Late September would coincide with the MOA thing.